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Post by Deleted on Jun 26, 2014 23:09:08 GMT -5
Friend of the program Luis Exposito has been signed by the A's. This, of course, means that he will become an All-Star caliber catcher.
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Post by DesignatedForAssignment on Jun 27, 2014 0:09:42 GMT -5
I thought promoting Bradley in April 2013 was a mistake ... don't need the same mistake with Mookie in 2014. Or with Marrero in 2015.
The AJP signing was a "no lose". He's not blocking Vazquez and can be jettisoned at the appropriate time.
And both Alex Castellanos and J Hazelbaker have been busts this year.
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Post by DesignatedForAssignment on Jun 27, 2014 0:11:30 GMT -5
and Kalish is a bust both in MLB and AAA
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Post by philsbosoxfan on Jun 27, 2014 2:13:39 GMT -5
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Post by johnsilver52 on Jun 27, 2014 2:25:17 GMT -5
Thanks for posting that link. What i found interesting in the article, was this: I'd just like to get some feedback from some others here who played ball through HS, maybe college or other levels and ask about this, since I fell into this same thing in a way.. Threw LH, hit RH naturally, then learned to hit LH and found it was fairly easy to. Maybe because it was my "natural", or "strong" side and hit that way from around age 10-12 through HS baseball and was better at that side. Others find that true? The throwing side was the better hitting side who S/H, or maybe would only S/H sometimes. Maybe stop S/hitting and go with just the throwing side?
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Post by philsbosoxfan on Jun 27, 2014 2:54:56 GMT -5
As a kid, I was a natural righty that started switch hitting in little league and continued through the first few years of high school. By the time I played Pony League (for those that remember) and townie baseball, the difference in power was so pronounced that I would only hit lefty against a right handed pitcher when I either needed to get on base or there was a runner in scoring position. If I needed to get in scoring position myself, I would always hit right handed. My bat was always faster from the right side. LOL, I was a drag bunt lefty terror.
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Post by ericmvan on Jun 27, 2014 4:08:32 GMT -5
I think I figured out the rationale; it's in the Rotation Going Forward thread. It looks like RDLR will take Peavy's spot opening the Cubs series. Meanwhile, they may option Workman after his start and recall Hassan. They'll try to trade Peavy before the Wednesday Cubs finale, which is why they're saying Doubront may start in that series. If so, they'll call up a reliever until Workman's ten days in the minors have lapsed. Torres will replace Hassan as soon as he's ready, and stick around until Victorino is healthy or Earth is destroyed by an asteroid strike, whichever comes first. Now, if on Friday evening / Saturday morning they think a Peavy trade is imminent, they may not option Workman, wait until Peavy is traded (a day or two longer) to recall Hassan or Torres, and Workman will start the last Cubs game on regular rest. If they can't move Peavy any time soon, Workman goes down to make room for Hassan / Torres.
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Post by burythehammer on Jun 27, 2014 6:18:43 GMT -5
As an aside, we received confirmation today regarding Lackey's contract. The MLBPA got back to me regarding the following question: "I wondered if someone at the MLBPA might be able to help answer a question I have regarding the current CBA and John Lackey's rights under his existing contract with the Red Sox. Lackey recently suggested he might retire rather than play out the 2015 season at a contractually agreed upon league minimum salary. Were Lackey to actually sit out 2015, would the Red Sox retain rights over him into 2016 and beyond at a league minimum salary? The way I see it, the term of the contract would have expired and Lackey would be a free agent at the end of 2015. Is this correct or am I missing something under the CBA? Thank you in advance." The MLBPA's response was rather succinct: "No, the Red Sox would not retain rights to John in 2016 under the circumstances you describe." When you think about it, it makes sense. It's not like Ryan Dempster can come back next year and say, "Hey, you know you guys still have to pay me that 10m if I pitch this season!" Obviously 500 grand is a lot different, but technically it's the same situation.
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Post by stevedillard on Jun 27, 2014 7:15:09 GMT -5
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